Reminder: PhD Position in urban ecohydrological processes of blue-green infrastructure at IGB Berlin

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Maria Warter

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Sep 16, 2025, 11:10:28 AM (5 days ago) Sep 16
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Dear all, 

we are looking for a PhD candidate with a strong interest in ecohydrology of urban  ecosystems. The goal of the project is to assess hydrological and ecological functioning of urban freshwater systems and blue-green infrastructure and the interactions between hydrology, nutrient cycles, and aquatic organisms with the surrounding urban landscape and hydroclimate. The project works across interdisciplinary scales at the interface of science and society, collaborating with local partners and non-scientific institutions across Berlin, to translate scientific insights into sustainable resource strategies and concepts for the management and use of urban blue-green infrastructure.

The focus of this PhD position is to study spatio-temporal dynamics of ecohydrological processes in urban freshwater ecosystems (i.e. streams, ponds) and vegetation. We will use an integrated tracer approach that combines the analysis of stable water isotopes, hydrochemistry and environmental DNA (eDNA) to quantify ecohydrological interactions in urban freshwater ecosystems and assess the effects of climate and urbanization on water quality and availability, aquatic diversity and climate resilience. The research will focus on the analysis of hydrological and hydroclimate data, ecological analyses (i.e. microbial diversity) using ecohydrological modelling approaches to assess the potential of urban blue-green infrastructure to support climate mitigation and adaptation in cities. We will also work closely with local stakeholders and partners on developing relevant research questions and stake-holder relevant model scenarios.  


The deadline for applications is  this week - 19.09.2025. 



Kind regards,
Maria Magdalena Warter

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